Asthma Canada

11/30/2023

Asthma Canada thanks the Prince Family for hosting the Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk in Ottawa this September.

This annual event raises funds and awareness in honour of Rudhro Prince, who lost his life to asthma at 8 years of age in 2018. Rudhro's father, Hasan Prince, presents a $10,000 contribution from the proceeds of the Walk to Asthma Canada President and CEO Jeffrey Beach on November 29, 2023.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this amazing event!

11/29/2023

Personne n’aime tomber malade. En restant à jour dans vos vaccinations, vous vous protégez et vous protégez votre entourage.

Consultez votre prestataire de soins de santé pour connaître les vaccins recommandés afin de pouvoir vous concentrer sur les choses que vous aimez.

11/29/2023

No one likes getting sick. Keeping up to date with vaccinations will protect you and the people around you.

Talk to your healthcare provider for recommended vaccinations so you can focus on the things you enjoy.

11/28/2023

It’s , and we hope you can help us give the gift of equitable access to asthma medication to the families and children who need it.

Did you know that over 900,000 children in Canada have asthma? For many of them with severe asthma, the standard prescribed inhaler isn’t effective enough in managing their symptoms, and their physical and mental wellbeing is constantly at risk.

Join us today in raising funds for advocacy at the link.

https://asthma.ca/donate/

11/27/2023

Uncontrolled severe asthma can be debilitating. Patients like Fatima experienced symptoms like chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Is your asthma under control? Take the quiz: https://asthma.ca/asthma-red-flag-checklist/

11/23/2023

While the first day of winter is one month away... we’re feeling the chill! Have you brushed up on your winter wellness tips yet? Visit the link to learn more about how you can stay healthy this season ❄

https://asthma.ca/winter-wellness-tips/

11/23/2023

Here are some quick facts that you should know about the flu shot.

Talk to your health care provider and make sure you get yours for this season so you can stay healthy.

11/23/2023

Voila quelque faits rapide que vous devriez connaitre à propos du vaccin contre la grippe.
Renseignez-vous auprès de votre fournisseur de soins de santé afin que vous puissiez obtenir le vôtre pour cette saison.

11/22/2023

🌬️ DID YOU KNOW? 🌬️

Did you know it's estimated that 80% of people with asthma are using their inhalers and spacers wrong? ❌

Using an inhaler and spacer correctly significantly increases the amount of medication that makes it into your lungs 🫁

Find out all about spacers here ➡️ asthmanz.link/all-about-spacers

11/22/2023

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD (GOLD) has released the 2024 edition of its comprehensive report and pocket guide. This report is an essential resource for healthcare professionals and researchers who aim to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in diagnosing and managing COPD. The report covers recent research, clinical data, and guidelines and provides recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of COPD.

The 2024 GOLD Report and Pocket Guide are now available for download, so make sure to get your copy today. Follow the link https://gaapp.org/about/publications-and-international-guidelines/ to download your copy and stay informed on the latest advancements in COPD management.

11/22/2023

Cutting edge research on air cleaning technology was presented by the iAIR Institute at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the ACAAI

11/22/2023

Only 8 days left until the end of PH Awareness Month! Let's make these days count and spread the word about PH together. 💜 Follow these simple steps to join the movement:

1️⃣ Follow us across all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn) to stay updated on our mission.
2️⃣ Show your support by changing your profile picture using social media kit available on our LifeInPurple page.
3️⃣ Share your stories, thoughts, or a simple message in Purple to raise awareness. Don't forget to tag us!

Let's unite in raising awareness and support for those affected by PH. Together, we can make a difference.

Learn more and get involved at: https://ow.ly/J9nn50Qa7A3 💜

11/22/2023

We can't afford to take breathing for granted because there are ~391 million individuals worldwide who are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); it can be a daily challenge.
robs individuals of the ability to breathe easily and carries high costs for individuals, their carers, societies, and healthcare systems.

It's time to

Learn more: https://politi.co/47rcDKF

11/20/2023

Help us let children be children. Swipe to meet Payton, an 8 year old girl living with severe asthma symptoms.

Payton and her family have been on a rollercoaster of emotions since the day she was born. From endless emergency trips and waiting, to testing many medications and journaling symptoms, Payton finally found relief through a biologic medication, but quickly lost access to it thereafter. She suffered physically and emotionally.

Though she eventually regained access to this effective medication, her family lives in constant concern that it will be taken away again.

is one week away, and we hope you will join us in our efforts to raise funds and awareness around equal access to asthma medications in Canada.
Learn more about Payton’s story and donate today at the link.


https://asthma.ca/donate/

11/17/2023

11/15/2023

Être en bonne santé signifie plus que de rester actif. Si vous avez une maladie pulmonaire chronique., vous devez aussi vous faire vacciner régulièrement.
Voyez votre médecin au sujet des vaccins qu’il vous faut.

11/15/2023

A healthy lifestyle means more than just staying active.

If you’re living with a chronic lung condition, the Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination are recommended for you. Speak to your health care provider to learn more.

11/15/2023

Calling 911 and going to ER after an epi shot has been the go-to advice. But that's changing, to encourage epinephrine use in reactions.

11/15/2023

11/14/2023

Si vous avez pris des CSO pendant 3 jours ou plus à au moins 2 reprises dans la dernière année, il se peut que votre asthme ne soit pas maîtrisé. En savoir plus https://bit.ly/3K5onsZ

11/14/2023

If you’ve taken 2 or more oral corticosteroid courses for 3 or more days in the past year, your asthma may not be controlled. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3rAdwRz

11/13/2023

Payton’s mom Sheila knows only too well the daily struggle to manage her daughters asthma symptoms. She worries about her physical and mental wellbeing every day.

For many families such as Payton’s, securing access to effective asthma medications can feel arduous and precarious.

You can change that. Help us advocate for equitable access to medications by learning more and donating at the link!

https://asthma.ca/community-stories/let-children-be-children/

11/12/2023

This Sunday is World Pneumonia Day.
Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. The risk of severe infection increases in those living with asthma and/or other conditions.

Take care to get vaccinated, stay healthy and prevent the spread.

For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/3ohOeCi

11/10/2023

Influenza, also known as the seasonal flu, is an unpredictable and highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs. These viruses travel through air droplets when an infected individual coughs, sneezes or talks.

Contracting the flu ca be dangerous for those with asthma, swipe to find out why 👉



https://asthma.ca/get-help/living-with-asthma/asthma-and-influenza/

11/10/2023

Avec la saison des rhumes et de la grippe qui approche, c’est le temps de prendre les étapes pour protéger votre santé et votre communauté, spécialement si vous êtes atteint d'une maladie pulmonaire.

Renseignez-vous auprès de votre fournisseur de soins de santé au sujet des vaccins recommandé

11/10/2023

With Cold and Flu season starting, it’s time to take the steps to keep you and your loved ones healthy, especially if you have a lung condition.
Reach out to your health care provider to learn more about vaccination.

11/08/2023

This month we want to tell you about Payton, one of our valued community members. We are sharing her and her family’s experience to advocate for equitable access to asthma medication in Canada’s medical system.

Growing up, Payton had to watch her brothers and sisters from the sidelines and miss out on so many activities. Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath had her visiting the emergency room more often than the playground.

After years of struggle, Payton’s symptoms started to improve with a prescribed monthly biologic shot. This marked a turning point for Payton. Her allergy symptoms, skin and reliance on her inhaler all improved. But the normalcy was short-lived. In December 2021, the family received a call that they were not expecting: they lost coverage of the monthly shot.

After losing access to effective medication, Payton’s quality of life drastically decreased, and she couldn’t participate in the things she loves such as dance and sports.

She suffered physically and emotionally.

Since then, Payton has thankfully regained access to her medication, however for many other children this is not the case. Payton’s mother expresses the constant fear they live with, worried that they could lose access again.

“This fall has been a struggle again with her asthma and colds. We are always worried each year that her one shot will be discontinued and not be covered for her. Each holiday I continue to pray that medications will begin to be covered for Asthma patients.”

It is imperative that we share stories like Payton’s and call upon our government to provide equal access to the life-changing medications that asthma sufferers so desperately need to live a healthy and happy life.

For more information and to donate, please visit the link.

https://asthma.ca/community-stories/let-children-be-children/

11/07/2023

Did you know that adults and children with asthma are more likely to develop pneumonia after getting sick with influenza than people who do not have asthma? This is because an influenza infection in the lungs can trigger asthma attacks and a worsening of asthma symptoms, which weakens the lungs and can also lead to pneumonia and other acute respiratory diseases.

Visit the link to learn about how you can minimize your risk of contracting influenza, especially during the winter months.



https://asthma.ca/get-help/living-with-asthma/asthma-and-influenza/

10/31/2023

Wishing everyone a safe and spooky Halloween! And just a reminder: Halloween can be an especially tricky time to manage asthma symptoms, especially in children.

Keep your inhalers close at hand, and review our trigger checklist to watch out for today and tonight:

🎃 Costumes may be dusty or have other easily-inhaled allergens

🎃 Candy may contain allergens that can trigger not only an allergic reaction but an asthma attack as well

🎃 Running in cold air from house to house while trick-or-treating can trigger an exercise-induced attack

🎃 Dry ice and fog machines help set a spooky mood, but both can make breathing difficult, even for people without asthma

🎃 While most often friendly, neighbourhood ghouls & ghosts may scare your little ones enough to induce and attack

https://asthma.ca

10/27/2023

Severe Asthma is a complex condition. For people living with severe asthma, saying they have ‘asthma’ is not enough to describe it. Our studies estimate that as many as 250,000 Canadians are living with with this diagnosis.

Severe asthma is very difficult to treat. It needs high doses of inhaled medicine and the use of special asthma treatments in a lot of cases. People with severe asthma will try a lot of medicines over their life, and they will have on-going and life-threatening breathing problems and may often need emergency care. This is why we are advocating for more research to be done in discovering more effective treatment for those with severe Asthma.

Learn more about our study at the link.

https://asthma.ca/severe-asthma-the-canadian-patient-journey/

10/25/2023

The CSRT proclaims the last week in October as Respiratory Therapy Week in Canada, to celebrate the respiratory therapy profession and their outstanding dedication and passion. We at Asthma Canada would like to extend our gratitude to all RTs!

10/24/2023

Sometimes there can be confusion between asthma attacks and allergic reactions.

And while these two things are not the same, an asthma attack can be triggered by an allergic reaction. Asthma and food allergies may often coexist, and food allergic individuals with asthma are at higher risk for severe asthma.

Understanding your symptoms and risks when managing both an allergy and asthma is important, especially for children. With Halloween on the horizon, kids run a higher risk of eating or inhaling something that they might be allergic to, thus triggering an asthma attack.

Remember to always have an inhaler handy when trick or treating as well as allergy medication or an epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen).

https://asthma.ca/breathe-easy-allergies/

10/20/2023

Join Asthma Canada and Dr. Alan Kaplan to learn all about RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and how RSV can impact people with lung conditions, including asthma.

We'll discuss:
- What is RSV?
- How can RSV impact at-risk groups, like people living with asthma?
- Is there a connection or link between RSV and asthma?
- If my child gets RSV, will they get asthma?
- I am an older adult living with asthma, what happens if I get RSV?
- How can I tell if I have RSV?
- What can I do to prevent RSV?
- What treatments are available?

Register here: https://bit.ly/ACWebinarRSV

10/18/2023

Something important that you might not know about severe asthma: someone with severe asthma will still have symptoms and asthma attacks despite being on high doses of medicine. Their asthma does not respond or get better with standard asthma treatments.

This means that those with severe asthma need to be extra aware of their triggers and should always have an asthma action plan for if an attack does happen. To better prepare yourself and others, take a look at the link to learn more about Severe Asthma.


https://asthma.ca/get-help/severe-asthma/

10/17/2023

This week is RSV awareness week, and it's nearing RSV season. So, let’s take some time to learn more about it.

The symptoms of RSV can resemble the common cold, but not only can it last longer, but it can also be more dangerous, especially in children, older adults and people with chronic conditions.

If you suspect someone you love has RSV, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

and remember, the best treatment is prevention.

10/12/2023

When people with asthma catch a cold, it can trigger asthma symptoms like difficulty breathing. Colds and flu are the most common trigger for asthma flare-ups, so it’s important to try and keep your general health up during the winter months. Influenza is more serious for people with asthma because it can lead to other respiratory infections, like pneumonia.

That’s why we encourage Canadians to get an annual flu shot. Ask your health care provider about other recommended vaccinations for people with asthma, like a Covid booster or the pneumococcal shot.

https://asthma.ca/winter-wellness-tips

10/12/2023

🌍🗣️ 11 Advocates from Around the Globe Unite for Lung Health! 🌬️💪 Take some time to listen as voices from diverse corners of the world come together to discuss the challenges and solutions for better lung health. 🌐🤝 Together, we can breathe new life into our global efforts! 💙
Watch this video from our friends at Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform to learn more!

The world has been discussing lung health since the last COVID-19 pandemic, and we talk about global solutions to strengthen our healthcare and support syste...

10/09/2023

It’s the final countdown! There is less than one week left before Josh .asthma.runner runs the Toronto Waterfront Marathon representing Asthma Canada! To show our support and cheer him on - we encourage everyone to participate in one last fund-raising push this week.

Please visit the link to donate and support Josh in his efforts. See you at the start line! 🏃

https://raceroster.com/events/2023/65909/2023-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/pledge?type=participant&id=21602594

10/06/2023

All of us at Asthma Canada would like to wish you a wonderful long weekend and a safe, fun & delicious Thanksgiving!

We're grateful to all of you for giving us your time and supporting our mission!

Make sure to check out our guide for the holiday season: https://ow.ly/1mvb50PTXzF